Podcasts about Far North Queensland

For the past 8 weeks CLAPTONE has been rocking his Ibiza residency and if you have serious fomo like I do, the only cure is this 60 mix mix set from the man himself.  And if the mix isnt enough, you can catch CLAPTONE on tour in Aus this November   22 Nov Sydney - Harbour Life [Sold Out] 22 Nov Melbourne – Riva  [Final release] 23 Nov Brisbane – Oasis Boat [90% sold out] 28 Nov Sydney  - Home [2nd release] 29 Nov – Ice Cream Factory Perth   all supporting his latest single "Turn Up The Love".  Ive dropped that into the link above too ICYMI . Please keep me posted if you are giving the mix a run, so we can keep the masked marvel in the loop.  Enjoy, Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

For the past 8 weeks CLAPTONE has been rocking his Ibiza residency and if you have serious fomo like I do, the only cure is this 60 mix mix set from the man himself.  And if the mix isnt enough, you can catch CLAPTONE on tour in Aus this November   22 Nov Sydney - Harbour Life [Sold Out] 22 Nov Melbourne – Riva  [Final release] 23 Nov Brisbane – Oasis Boat [90% sold out] 28 Nov Sydney  - Home [2nd release] 29 Nov – Ice Cream Factory Perth   all supporting his latest single "Turn Up The Love".  Ive dropped that into the link above too ICYMI . Please keep me posted if you are giving the mix a run, so we can keep the masked marvel in the loop.  Enjoy, Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

For the past 8 weeks CLAPTONE has been rocking his Ibiza residency and if you have serious fomo like I do, the only cure is this 60 mix mix set from the man himself.  And if the mix isnt enough, you can catch CLAPTONE on tour in Aus this November   22 Nov Sydney - Harbour Life [Sold Out] 22 Nov Melbourne – Riva  [Final release] 23 Nov Brisbane – Oasis Boat [90% sold out] 28 Nov Sydney  - Home [2nd release] 29 Nov – Ice Cream Factory Perth   all supporting his latest single "Turn Up The Love".  Ive dropped that into the link above too ICYMI . Please keep me posted if you are giving the mix a run, so we can keep the masked marvel in the loop.  Enjoy, Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

Did you know some of our marine fish are living DOUBLE LIVES? That's right, they want the best of both worlds, saltwater and freshwater. So one minute they're living the dream on a beautiful coral reef, next minute they've decided they need a tree change, and they're swimming up into our rivers. What are they doing there? And importantly – what happens when humans build dams, causeways and other watery traffic jams that block these fish from finishing their migration missions?This week's guest: Sean Georgeson, Fish Ecologist and founder of www.coralition.org  |  www.instagram.com/coralition_orgRing the Fish Doorbell (Livestream where you can open the door for migrating fish): https://visdeurbel.nl/en/ Thumbnail Image: Sean and colleague using electrofishing to capture fish for research purposes in New Zealand. Note: Do not attempt this in crocodile inhabited waters in Far North Queensland!Support the showPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now! Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action! Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas! Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future! Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef! WWF Australia: Protect Nature Rising Tide: Join your local climate action group! CONTACT US Got questions? Text us on 0437 835 937 or email info@wordonthereef.com Support Word on the Reef on Patreon Follow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on Instagram

Episode Overview In this episode of the Bridge Building Podcast: From Technology to the Trades, we celebrate the extraordinary career of DATTA QLD's 2025 Teacher of the Year, Terry Grieger. With over three decades of service to Design and Technologies education, Terry has turned classrooms into creative workshops where theory meets real-world problem-solving. Terry shares how he brought CNC milling to Far North Queensland in the 80s, built working printing presses with his students, and even ran radio-controlled yacht regattas—all while nurturing critical thinking and ingenuity. As he approaches retirement, Terry reflects on the joys and challenges of teaching, his hopes for the future of the subject, and the legacy he leaves behind. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Terry's journey from Pittsworth to Cairns to Ipswich and beyond How he introduced CNC technologies to Queensland schools in the 1980s Why meaningful, hands-on projects matter—like student-built cannons, wind chimes, and working yachts His philosophy on teaching: embracing absurdity, sparking joy, and fostering growth What's next for Terry in retirement (hint: trees and tinkering) Links and Resources: Explore DATTA Queensland: dattaqld.org.au Email the podcast: podcast@dattaqld.org.au Connect With Us: Host: Stephen Anderson Email: podcast@dattaqld.org.au  

Hey you mob! In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented and inspiring Aunty Elverina Johnson—a proud Gungganji and Gimuy Walubara Yidinji woman from Yarrabah, in Far North Queensland. Aunt Elverina is a true force: a singer, artist, fashion designer, businesswoman, and cultural leader. We yarn about everything from her creative roots growing up in a tin shack by the beach, to turning her artwork into wearable storytelling through her powerful collaboration with Taking Shape—a partnership that’s taken her all the way to Vogue and Sydney Fashion Week! We talk about the importance of backing yourself, building generational wealth, and creating your own path—whether that’s through art, business, or community. Aunt Elverina shares how she’s been able to grow her cultural tourism business, Paperbark Arts, on her own property in Yarrabah, bringing together art, events, workshops, and more with the support of her family. This is a powerful episode about creativity, culture, resilience, and self-determination. I’m so proud to share this yarn with you—it's one I know will fill your cup like it did mine. Resources & Links Paperbark Arts & Cultural Tours (Elverina’s business):https://paperbarkarts.com.au Taking Shape x Elverina Johnson collaboration (fashion label):https://takingshape.com/AU/style-stories/elverina-johnson-third.html First Nations Fashion + Design (FNAFAD):https://firstnationsfashiondesign.com Yarrabah Arts & Cultural Precinct:https://www.yarrabah-arts-centre.com.au/ Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you’d like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian house don HATIRIS is on the up.  His latest single Hypnotized has been getting a proper spanking lately with support from Mau P, Solomun, Sofu Tukker, Ariel Free, TCTS, Tony Romera, James Hype, Dombresky, TSHA. Currently its #28 on Beatports Top 100 chart and #11 on Beatport Tech House Chart. Direct from the decks, HATIRIS, now delivers 60 mins of jackin house vibes across his guest mix. Quality right here.  Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

Canadian house don HATIRIS is on the up.  His latest single Hypnotized has been getting a proper spanking lately with support from Mau P, Solomun, Sofu Tukker, Ariel Free, TCTS, Tony Romera, James Hype, Dombresky, TSHA. Currently its #28 on Beatports Top 100 chart and #11 on Beatport Tech House Chart. Direct from the decks, HATIRIS, now delivers 60 mins of jackin house vibes across his guest mix. Quality right here.  Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

Canadian house don HATIRIS is on the up.  His latest single Hypnotized has been getting a proper spanking lately with support from Mau P, Solomun, Sofu Tukker, Ariel Free, TCTS, Tony Romera, James Hype, Dombresky, TSHA. Currently its #28 on Beatports Top 100 chart and #11 on Beatport Tech House Chart. Direct from the decks, HATIRIS, now delivers 60 mins of jackin house vibes across his guest mix. Quality right here.  Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

UPDATE – TRUMP'S ATTEMPT TO GET A FRIENDLY JUDGE IN A CONSERVATIVE JURISDICTION HAS FAILED MISERABLY AND HE GOT A GAY OBAMA APPOINTEE LOLhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/obama-judge-gets-trump-lawsuit-over-spicy-epstein-letter/They will probably use this as an excuse to withdraw the lawsuit which they would not only lose but be irreparably humiliated by the discovery process. ------------------------------------------------------------------------This week we have a classic news episode which opens with a bit about Epstein. It's talk of the town but our take is the best one of course.We remind listeners gleefully that Raina Cruise's suspended sentence was overturned and replaced with a custodial one. She seems like a real nice lady. Probably redpilling the prison as we speak.We also look at Damien Richardson's Nazi salute and his defence lawyer who thinks that the solution to his legal woes lies in a protractor and some measuring tape.And in SovCits we look at Warren Tredrea - former AFL great turned cooker who recently tried to pay a costs order to Nine in the form of a promissory note. Sadly, he could not find the gold coins to pay it so it's been written off. This is because something something the federal acts. Just look it up bro do your research.And last but NOT LEAST is Zippy Babet who is having a very tough time wrapping his head around the Epstein files - or lack thereof. He also has fallen in love with Far North Queensland but sadly he wants to ban himself from going there.I hope he goes there and stays there. On behalf of the fine folks in Melbourne who have way too many bloody cookers in their midst.PS - We were going to do the ANR Free Speech Summit, Timeshare Presentation and Independent Media Awards this episode but it's blown out to be a bit long. So that will probably get its own episode. Oh Jamie. You're such a funny lad. The story is still developing as well, since people have suddenly learned that putting his name into google has a lot of results. Several of them bad. Some of them are glowing reports of his honesty and brilliance but he clearly paid for them.Enjoy!PS - the CRP10 discount code still works at cbco.beer and their IPA is still one of the best in the country - their NEIPA is still great - they have hectic competitions on and generally they're a good bunch. Buy their beer.

On this special NAIDOC Week episode, our local history librarian Kate speaks with Lenora Thaker - a proud Meriam and Wagedagam woman born and living on Gimuy-Walubarra Yidinji country in Far North Queensland.   They chat about her historical novel, 'The Pearl of Tagai Town' a sweeping, heart-warming and ultimately triumphant story of the life of a young Torres Strait Islander woman from Tagai Town, a shantytown on the northeastern coast of Australia, in the decades before, during and after World War II.  We hope you enjoy!Connected Libraries WebsiteConnected Libraries Facebook PageIn a nook with a book Facebook GroupConnected Libraries Instagram PageConnected Libraries YouTube

Three hours drive from Cairns in the vast wilderness of Cape York in far-north Queensland, is a little town called Laura. And for 128 years, this little town that is not much more than a roadhouse and a pub has hosted the annual Laura Amateur Turf Club Race meeting, attracting jockeys, horses and racegoers from all over the state.Fans and competitors alike come from hundreds of kilometres around to take part in what has grown into an internationally known race, rodeo and campdraft event, all surrounded by a huge bush camp thronging with 3000 fans gathering for the weekend's festivities. Tickets to this year's event on the last weekend of June completely sold out.On this episode of Streets of Your Town, we'll meet some of the amazing bush characters and rodeo riders that keep this annual tradition alive, and even a couple of the journos who keep on top of their 150,000 kilometre patch of wild outback country to report what's going on for their treasured Cape York Weekly readership - in one of the few print editions of a weekly regional newspaper left in Queensland.You'll the legendary 80 year old former jockey Slick Davies - who now acts as the caretaker all year round for the Laura racetrack, so that it's ready for its annual moment of race day glory. He was kind enough to speak to me just before the Laura Races, from the verandah of his house overlooking the track he takes so much pride in.Slick is joined by his old mate Bluey Forsyth - who's called the Laura Races and many others on the country horse racing circuit in Queensland's far-north for decades. I love how you can hear their close mateship reflected in their conversation…Then of course there are the rodeo riders like Anthony Ryan who make this annual event such a spectacle.Shandelle Hilditch talks to us too - she's competed in campdraft and rodeo events on the circuit since she was a child, and now takes great pride in her children taking part as well.Spending the weekend at the Laura Races and Rodeo has shown me not only what a great event this is for bringing together locals from all around the far flung reaches of this remote stretch of far-north Queensland, but it's also shown me the cultural importance of keeping this Australian tradition alive.As shown by the presence of two reporters from the Cape York Weekly - the editor Lyndon Keane and journo Chisa Hasegawa, who reported extensively on the event. We talk to them in this special edition nod to my Journo Project series.Thanks to all the characters who I met at the Laura Races Rodeo and campdraft who you can hear in this order:Laura Racetrack caretaker Slick Davies and race caller Bluey Forsyth from 2:53International professional bull rider Anthony Ryan from 13:59Legendary campdraft and rodeo rider Shandell Hilditch 18:38Cape York Weekly journo Chisa Hasegawa and editor Lyndon Keane from 24:25You can read the latest happenings in this remote corner of the world at the Cape York Weekly here: https://capeyorkweekly.com.au/For more shownotes and links - please go to my substack for this episode at soyt.substack.comnancehaxton.com.au

William Yang is one of Australia's most vital storytellers. For over five decades, he's documented queer life in Sydney -- its parades, parties, politics, and people -- through photography, performance, and prose. Born in 1943 in Far North Queensland, William came out as gay in the early 1970s during the wave of gay liberation, and later came out again -- this time as Chinese -- after reconnecting with his heritage through Taoism and travel. His landmark exhibitions and live slide shows, like Sydneyphiles, Sadness, and Friends of Dorothy, have cemented his place as a queer cultural archivist.I've wanted to interview William since beginning Tracks of Our Queers, and have  to thank Benjamin Law for connecting us. This is a special episode, recorded in-person at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney, and William shares five songs that resonate with him, and his life as a queer person.The other bits:Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy GottListen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlistYou can email me your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at tracksofourqueers@gmail.comOur beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe.Support the showI'd love to hear about your queer tracks. Send me a voice note of a song, album, or artist that has resonated with your life, and I'll include it in an upcoming episode. You can email me your voicenote at tracksofourqueers@gmail.com. Help keep Tracks of Our Queers ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here. Thank you for your support.

In this final episode of Guardians of Language and Country, we journey to Western Yalanji Country. Set against the rugged beauty of Far North Queensland's rivers and freshwater creeks, this episode explores how Western Yalanji people are preserving their language—through teaching on Country, sharing intergenerational knowledge, and embracing new technologies. Brad Grogan from Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation shares plans for a language app and a virtual reality project that will allow connection to Country in the digital space. Rangers Lindsay Gore and Nisha Williams offer insights into everyday language use and the vast resource of cultural knowledge elders hold. From snakes interrupting interviews to heartfelt reflections on legacy and learning, this episode is a powerful reminder that language is more than words—it's identity, connection, and a way home.

In today's show, Betty interviews Sonya Takau from Dingo Culture and Alix Livingstone from Defend the Wild all about the native Australian dingo. We learn about the character of the dingo, their role in Australian ecosystems and what makes them unique. We go on to discuss some of the significant threats facing the dingo and strategies for securing their future led by First Nations land custodians. Sonya Takau is a Jirrbal Rainforest Aboriginal woman living in Tully, Far North Queensland. The dingo is highly significant to Sonya and her family. To Sonya, the dingo is kin, and she has a cultural obligation to protect them from harm. As well as Sonya's cultural ties to the dingo, she has a particular personal passion for the species and shares her home with an orphaned wild-dingo named Bina. Sonya is the director of Dingo Culture, a platform dedicated to representing the Aboriginal perspective on the dingo, which has been drowned out for the past 233 years. Dingo Culture's mission is to create legislative change to recognise and protect dingoes as culturally significant animals. In 2023, Sonya played a key role in bringing about the first of its kind National Inaugural First Nations Dingo Forum, which brought together First Nations people from across the country to have their say on current dingo management across the country. At the conclusion of the forum a historic National First Nations Dingo Declaration was produced, which outlined the cultural significance of the dingo and called for a new, non-lethal, model - caring for Dingoes on Country. Alix Livingstone is the Founding Director of Defend the Wild. She is motivated by a desire to address the complex challenges confronting Australian wildlife. Alix possesses a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to collaborating with various stakeholders on the ground to ensure that solutions can be found that benefit wildlife, ecosystems, and communities. Alix is highly skilled in crafting high-impact public awareness campaigns aimed at reshaping public perceptions and driving positive change. She actively participates in lobbying efforts targeting Government and peak industry bodies to advocate for legislative and policy reforms that prioritise the welfare of communities, wildlife, and the environment. Alix spearheaded the development of Defend the Wild's Dingo campaign, which was featured on ABC's 7.30 program, shedding light on the government-sanctioned treatment of Dingoes across Victoria. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in launching the #DropCroc campaign, featured on Channel 10's 'The Project,' unveiling the practice of factory farming Saltwater Crocodiles under the guise of conservation. For more information follow and support: Dingo Culture: https://www.dingoculture.com/ Defend the Wild: https://www.defendthewild.org/ Music played: Run Dingo – Nooky: https://soundcloud.com/nooky-mc/run-dingo Dingo - Buddy Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L9zkHGSBr0 Dingo - Ruby Fields: https://soundcloud.com/rubyfields-music/dingo You can subscribe to 3CR here: https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribe and you can nominate Freedom of Species as the show you want to support.

In this piece, Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie introduce listeners to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine, being held in Cairns, in beautiful Far North Queensland, Australia. They discuss the history of the meeting, the role of the College and Faculty in CPD for specialists and the wonderful events coming up at the conference. Also, hear about how to tell a ‘freshy' from a ‘salty' (crocodile, that is)! Presented by Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie on location at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine in Cairns, Australia.

When Elizabeth Makepeace fell for a younger, free-spirited musician, she thought she'd found the love foretold in a dream. But what began as a spiritual connection turned into a controlling, emotionally draining marriage that forced her to confront an old pattern she thought she'd outgrown: the compulsion to care for others at the cost of herself. In this deeply honest conversation, Elizabeth shares how she broke the cycle, rebuilt trust with her children, and finally found peace—not just in a partner, but within herself. If you've ever wondered why certain roles keep showing up in your relationships, this episode offers insight, healing, and hope.Guest Bio If you're curious about energy/magic then you need to meet Elizabeth Elenor. Her journey through her 40s was the progression of taking back her power as she left her narcissistic marriage and he started dating a 21 year old. A deep dive into personal power led her to discover the secrets of alchemy; she merged this knowledge with 25 years of being a healer to create The Ascendance Code and energetically align with her Higher Self Wisdom.Turning 40 and resigning as the family fixerElizabeth Makepeace was living a vibrant life in the tropics of Far North Queensland—raising her kids, running a successful healing practice, and feeling aligned in mind, body, and spirit. But when she met a charming, younger musician who swept her off her feet, her well-calibrated world began to shift. What started as a dream romance quickly turned into a rigid, emotionally complex marriage that echoed a painful pattern from her past: the need to care for and fix others, often at her own expense.In this candid and deeply personal episode, Elizabeth shares how a midlife unraveling—marked by loss, anxiety, and the crumbling of family trust—pushed her to finally recognize a generational caretaking pattern she'd been unconsciously replaying. Her story is one of heartbreak, healing, and ultimately, liberation. And yes—her real-life love story ends with a twist that feels straight out of a fairy tale (complete with a symbolic last name!).Episode HighlightsElizabeth's early life as a caretaker for her ill father shaped her subconscious belief that love means caregivingHow a “dream come true” romance slowly morphed into an emotionally taxing marriage marked by control and rigidityThe moment she realized she couldn't heal her partner—and the empowerment of walking awayRebuilding trust with her children and healing her own trauma through bodywork and reflectionThe emotional and spiritual reckoning that came with turning 40—and the clarity it broughtHer advice for listeners: examine the “movie” of your life and ask why certain characters keep showing up in the same rolesThe joyful discovery of a new, healthy relationship built on peace and mutual careElizabeth's story is a wonderful reminder that no matter how much personal work we've done, there are always deeper layers waiting to be revealed. Her midlife unraveling wasn't a failure—it was the doorway to true healing. By identifying the patterns that kept her stuck and tracing them back to their origins, she was able to finally break the cycle. And in doing so, she made peace—with her past, her pain, and eventually, with a man whose name poetically symbolized that transformation.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow and review the podcast. Your support helps more listeners discover these transformative stories.Guest ResourcesGet Elizabeth's Love CodeConnect with Elizabeth on Facebook